background image

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

NI 9144

Deterministic Ethernet Expansion Chassis for C Series Modules

This document describes how to begin using the NI 9144.

Safety Guidelines

Caution

 

Do not operate the NI 9144 in a manner not specified in this document.

Product misuse can result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection
built into the product if the product is damaged in any way. If the product is
damaged, return it to NI for repair.

Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations

The NI 9144 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous
locations; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nA IIC T4 and Ex nA IIC T4 hazardous locations; and
nonhazardous locations only. Follow these guidelines if you are installing the NI 9144 in a

Summary of Contents for 9144

Page 1: ...sult in a hazard You can compromise the safety protection built into the product if the product is damaged in any way If the product is damaged return it to NI for repair Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9144 is suitable for use in Class I Division 2 Groups A B C D T4 hazardous locations Class I Zone 2 AEx nA IIC T4 and Ex nA IIC T4 hazardous locations and nonhazardous locations on...

Page 2: ... ambient temperatures of 40 C Ta 70 C Caution You must make sure that transient disturbances do not exceed 140 of the rated voltage Caution The system shall only be used in an area of not more than Pollution Degree 2 as defined in IEC 60664 1 Caution The system shall be mounted in an ATEX IECEx certified enclosure with a minimum ingress protection rating of at least IP54 as defined in IEC EN 60079...

Page 3: ...oyd s Register LR Type Approved for marine shipboard applications To verify Lloyd s Register certification for a product visit ni com certification and search for the LR certificate or look for the Lloyd s Register mark on the product Caution In order to meet the EMC requirements for marine applications install the product in a shielded enclosure with shielded and or filtered power and input outpu...

Page 4: ... 3 Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use Verifying the Kit Contents Verify that the following items are included in the NI 9144 kit Figure 1 NI 9144 Kit Contents 3 2 1 1 Chassis with power connector 2 NI Driver Media 3 Getting Started Guide Installing Software on the Host Computer When using an NI master contr...

Page 5: ...to the user manual on ni com manuals for more information about integrating the NI 9144 with a third party master controller Installing C Series Modules Complete the following steps to install a C Series module 3 2 2 1 1 Verify that power is not connected to the I O connector s on the C Series module If the system is in a nonhazardous location the NI 9144 can be powered on when you install modules...

Page 6: ...Port 5 Grounding Terminal Connecting the NI 9144 to Ground You must connect the NI 9144 grounding terminal to the grounding electrode system of the facility What to Use Ring lug Wire 2 0 mm2 14 AWG or larger Screwdriver Phillips 2 What to Do Complete the following steps to ground the NI 9144 1 Attach the ring lug to the wire 2 Remove the grounding screw from the grounding terminal on the NI 9144 3...

Page 7: ...e lists the POWER LED indicators Table 1 POWER LED Indicators LED Color LED Pattern Indication Green Solid The NI 9144 is powered on and the connected power supply is adequate Off The NI 9144 is powered off What to Use Screwdriver 2 54 mm 0 10 in flathead Power supply 9 V to 30 V 20 W minimum NI recommends the power supply listed in the following table for the NI 9144 Table 2 NI Power Supplies Pow...

Page 8: ...r setup information NI recommends that you install a private network segment for your deterministic Ethernet expansion devices Slave devices cause network flooding on a standard network Non EtherCAT frames jeopardize the system performance and determinism on an EtherCAT network Refer to the EtherCAT Technology Group Web site at www ethercat org for more information What to Use NI 9144 NI Master Co...

Page 9: ...thernet EtherCat Tip Use the OUT port on the NI 9144 to connect additional slave chassis Third Party Master Controller Refer to the EtherCAT Expansion Chassis Vendor Configurations Guide on ni com manuals for more information about integrating the NI 9144 with a third party master controller NI 9144 Getting Started Guide National Instruments 9 ...

Page 10: ...ni com support you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers Visit ni com services for information about the services NI offers Visit ni com register to register your NI product Product registration facilitates technical support and ensures that you receive important information updates...

Page 11: ...ts EULAs and third party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com legal export compliance for the NI global trade compliance policy and how to obtain relevant HTS codes ECCNs and other import export data NI MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ER...

Reviews: